Facebook is the biggest online social network out there, and has long had an application available for BlackBerry where users could update their status, upload pictures, browse their news feed, and send messages. Facebook for BlackBerry integrates deeply with the device’s built-in notification and contact system. Facebook in and of itself is a popular application platform that, among other things, provides APIs for developers to use Facebook as a sign-up mechanism. On BlackBerry OS, there is also a Facebook Messenger app dedicated exclusively to chat functions.

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Jun 04, 2015
Facebook for BlackBerry 10 updated with new features and enhanced user experience

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After having spent some time in the BlackBerry Beta Zone, a new Facebook for BlackBerry 10 has been released to BlackBerry World and is now readily available for download. As noted in the change log, this release brings several new features and enhances the overall experience when using the app. It is noted as being an important update, so be sure to grab it as soon as possible if you're a Facebook user.

May 19, 2015
Messenger for Facebook revamped, improved and now available in the Beta Zone

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Although the official BlackBerry 10 Facebook client has the messaging portion built-in, there's still plenty of folks out there who like to have the messaging portion separated. One app to achieve that has been Messenger for Facebook by Nemory Studios and right now, a new revamped and improved version is available through the BlackBerry Beta Zone. While the first beta was a little rough, this second beta adds many improvements and fixes.

New UI and UX. Much faster and snappier in every way

Unlimited Multiple Accounts

Color Schemes

Wallpapers including Wallpaper Store

Tutorial

Profile Page

Favorites List

Integrated Full Emoji

Better Sound Effects

Improvements and many bug fixes

Please note: Headless Hub integration is a feature that should be included in the next update, but a stable headless is not guaranteed.

As noted, this build of Messenger is a beta so there sure to be some bugs found in the app, that is of course, the reason for beta testing so if you spot any, be sure to send off some feedback. Also, if you have a previous version of Messenger installed, you don't have to try out this beta but if you're having issues with the version installed, it is suggested to give the beta a try. You can download it now using the BlackBerry Beta Zone app.

Have you been waiting for new Facebook beta for BlackBerry 10? Chances are you have as it has been quite a while since the last beta was released. If you load up the BlackBerry Beta Zone right now, you should see a new version available with a few small changes noted in the changelog.

Facebook has again made some changes to the way they display content in your News Feed in hopes of bringing a better balance. Finding a good balance between too much content and not enough content is a tough task and Facebook has been taking user feedback to heart on this. Facebook is once again changing the content that is displayed in your News Feed based on what they have been hearing.

UPDATE - This issue has now been resolved and users should be able to see updates within the app accordingly now.

In related Facebook news, as many folks have now noticed and shared in the CrackBerry Forums, the Facebook app on BlackBerry is having some issues right now. More precisely, when you sort your newsfeed by 'Most Recent' it displays an error rather than showing you the latest updates. However, 'Top Stories' is still working and pulling in data. We reached out to BlackBerry to see if they were aware of the issue and indeed, they are and it's currently being looked into, although there is no ETA for a fix yet. That said, we'll update this post when things get back into a working order. Until then, don't die.

At a media event in Mumbai, Facebook announced that it is teaming up with Indian carrier Reliance in launching the Internet.org initiative in the country. The project, which aims to provide free access to basic internet services on mobile, will be available exclusively to Reliance subscribers in six Indian states, with more being added at a later stage.

For those of you out there who have been using the BlackBerry Beta Zone versions of Facebook, this won't be much of a change but if you've stuck to the BlackBerry World release and avoided beta's, you might be pleased to know that the Facebook app for BlackBerry 10 has been updated. It takes a combination of all the improvements made in the Beta Zone versions and places them in BlackBerry World for all. What's new?

Jan 20, 2015
Facebook wants to cut down the number of hoaxes in your News Feed

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Facebook is making yet another change in its News Feed today, designed to reduce the number of stories that could offer false information or be deliberate hoaxes. This new feature comes a few months after Facebook announced it would give less relevance to News Feed posts that have what it considers to be "click-bait" headlines.

Amidst all the BlackBerry Classic excitement, a new beta update for Facebook slipped into the BlackBerry Beta Zone. It doesn't add any wide sweeping changes but as noted in the change log, it does offer up the ability to use photo collages and access to admin pages, which I'm sure a lot of page owners will appreciate. The update is live now so if you've not yet grabbed, you can do so through the BlackBerry Beta Zone app.

A new Facebook for BlackBerry 10 beta has now landed for those of you out there who like testing new apps out. This release, available now in the BlackBerry Beta Zone, brings some very long awaited changes in addition multiple bug fixes. So what's new and what is the long awaited changes? Have a look.

If you've been having issues with duplicate items showing up in your Facebook newsfeed, there's now a fix, according to the change log that goes along with the latest Facebook for BlackBerry 10 update. Available in BlackBerry World right now, once you get it downloaded, it is suggested you log out and log back in to force the removal of any duplicates you may have in your newsfeed. Additionally, the change log notes 'some other newsfeed display issues' have also been corrected. I never had any duplicates to begin with but nice to know those who may have now have a fix it.

If you're a heavy Facebook user and looking to do some beta testing, it's time to fire up the BlackBerry Beta Zone app. A new version of Facebook for BlackBerry has now arrived and is ready for download. According to the change log, this release (v10.4.30.6) focuses up 'many newsfeed improvements' and has 'multiple bug fixes', which all sounds very promising. It doesn't appear to be showing however if you have BlackBerry 10.3.1 installed, so keep that in mind if you do not see it. You might need to roll back to an 'official' OS release.

Facebook has completed its $19 billion acquisition of WhatsApp. The deal was swiftly finalized following the approval by the European Union on Friday. WhatsApp co-founder and CEO Jan Koum will sit on the Facebook Board of Directors.

Facebook has received approval from the European Union for its $19 billion purchase of WhatsApp. The main concern over the deal in Europe was that the deal would harm communication in the telecom market. The European Commission said that the acquisition would not impede competition, according to Re/code:

Aug 25, 2014
What Facebook is about to do to your News Feed will SHOCK you!

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Facebook, in a decision that could change the course of humanity as we know it, today announced that it's going to "reduce click-baiting headlines." That is, it's going to give less relevance to post with headlines like the one we used on this post, and instead give preference to headlines that actually give facts and allow the reader to choose whether to read the story.

Aug 13, 2014
Facebook for BBOS v4.4.0.9 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

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If you're looking for some BBOS love, the BlackBerry Beta Zone never fails to deliver. Facebook for BBOS v4.4.0.9 has now arrived in the BlackBerry Beta Zone and while it's really only a small change, it's still an update that will make some folks happy. According to the change log, it addresses issues with multiple photo uploads to Facebook, so if you're a Facebook user and have been having issues, give it a go.

Update: It seems that Facebook is back online both in web browser and the BlackBerry app. You are free to carry on with your day.

It appears that Facebook's newest feature is "being offline". Attempts to visit the social network right now are being thwarted by a lack of stuff to load, from a "network error" alert with no new content in the iPhone and iPad apps to an apology of "Sorry, something went wrong" in browsers. Let us know, is Facebook down for you too?

Jul 05, 2014
Facebook for BBOS v4.4.0.5 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

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It has been a while since the last Facebook update for BBOS but if you're a BlackBerry Beta Zone user, the latest is now available for download. Marked as v4.4.0.5, this beta release adds one simple but long awaited feature and that is the ability to upload multiple images at the same time.

Ability to upload multiple photos via the photo publisher on Newsfeed, up to 10 photos at a time

The update is live now for all eligible BlackBerry Beta Zone users so log in, get it downloaded and let us know how it's working out for you. If history is anything to go by, it should move out of the BlackBerry Beta Zone pretty quick and be available to all soon.

Facebook is being investigated by UK regulators over concerns that the social network may have infringed on data protection laws in the country. This is a follow-up to findings that the social network conducted experiments on some of its user base without prior permission.

One of Facebook's team members that helped to run secret psychological experiments on some of its users has now written a note explaining the motivations behind their efforts, adding an apology for how its scientific paper on the research describe their efforts.

A report from a team at Facebook that was first published in a scientific journal earlier this month reveals that the social network ran secret psychological experiments on 600,000 users without their awareness.

May 28, 2014
Facebook v10.4.1.11 now available - Brings fixes for comments, events and launch times

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If the Facebook app on BlackBerry 10 isn't up to par for you, it's time to grab the latest update. Appearing in BlackBerry World right now is v10.4.1.11 and according to the change log it might address some of the issues folks have been having with the app. Of course, it features the usual general improvements and bug fixes but it's a bit more to the mix as well.

May 14, 2014
Facebook for BlackBerry 10 beta update available - Adds ability to edit comments, posts and more

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Back in April we saw Facebook for BlackBerry 10 get updated to bring the ability to sort your feed - Top Stories or Most Recent. A big feature that had been missing. BlackBerry has been busy working on the app and an update has appeared in BlackBerry Beta Zone. It brings some new features as well as improvements and bug fixes.

I can't tell you how many times I get a strange or confused look whenever I mention that I'm not on Social Media. Even Kevin admitted his envy when he discovered that I'm not on Instagram, Twitter, foursquare, Facebook or anything else. In fact, he asked me to share my reasons about it on CrackBerry even though it's not news.

I initially shied away from writing such an article but I know the strength of CrackBerry is in its community, and connecting to everyone here should always remain my priority. Before I start, I'd like to also note that BlackBerry's CEO, John Chen, isn't on any social media either — so to my comfort — I'm not alone.

A new Facebook for BlackBerry 10 release is rolling through BlackBerry World right now and looks to correct some of the timeline woes people have been having with the app as well, it adjusts according to some of the recent Facebook changes. The release is noted as being v10.4.0.14 and we've got the change log for you.

Apr 11, 2014
Third party Facebook chat app Messenger now available from BlackBerry World

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Developer Nemory Oliver, behind the Snap2Chat app, has been working on his next app, a native Facebook messenger app. In has been available to download via the CrackBerry forums in beta form. Now, after a few versions, Messenger is now ready for primetime and is available from BlackBerry World.

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If you're looking to try out a new Facebook on your BlackBerry OS device, you can log into the BlackBerry Beta Zone right now and grab the latest update. After you download the beta, you'll be on v4.1.0.9 and it includes quite a few changes, especially to the news feed views, user profile and more. You can jump below to see the full changelog or head on over to the BlackBerry Beta Zone and grab...

If you've been waiting for a new Facebook for BlackBerry 10 to arrive, you'll want to go ahead and fire up BlackBerry World and check for updates. Facebook for BlackBerry 10 v10.1.0.106 has now arrived with a refreshed look and some new features added in for good measure:
A Refreshed Look and Feel to your Newsfeed – Facebook has an exciting updated look and feel with refreshed icons to make...

Having been through some BlackBerry Beta Zone testing, the latest Facebook for BlackBerry is now ready for download from BlackBerry World. This release sees the app move into version 4.0.0.13 and adds a small handful of changes to the mix. We've got a change log to go along with the release, so here's what you can expect from it:
Better navigation – Facebook 4.0 provides a new navigation list...

The Facebook app has received another update and is available now in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. The update brings us to version 4.0.0.12 and includes various fixes and improvements. This one is for legacy devices (not BB10) and is available to all registered Beta Zone members.
Updates include:
Improved performance for loading large albums
Improved navigation with shortcuts
Improved...

In the event that you could care less about Facebook, or just haven’t been following the news, yesterday was a significant day for the social media giant run by Mark Zuckerberg. They rolled out a new Android app, for lack of a better word, that takes over the home screen of Android and deeply integrates with the OS.
The "app" is called Facebook Home. There is no Facebook phone. There’s a very...

Today Facebook is set to kick off their "Facebook Phone" event in California and are expected to announce some Android goodies that will be all Facebooked out. On the list is a new app, new software and even some new dedicated Facebook hardware.
Now while we're all about BlackBerry, it never hurts to check out the competition - and seeing what Facebook has to offer today will be interesting to...

Both Twitter and Facebook received yet another update today for BlackBerry 10 devices. Both apps were off to an okay start and thankfully are being updated quite often to get them more up to par with other platforms. While they still don't pack all the features of their iOS or Android counterparts, they are definitely getting better and adding new features so that's a good sign.
Twitter adds...

Just a quickie for those of you that like to grab the latest app versions from the BlackBerry Beta Zone. Facebook version 4.0.0.8 is now available and with it brings a fine selection of new improvements:
Photo tags: ability to add tags to photos with existing tags/photos with no tags
Photo: pinch-to-zoom ability
Photo: overlay improvements for full screen photo browsing, including...

If you're like pretty much everyone else is the world, you likely have a Facebook account. If you're like me though, you probably don't really use it. For me I keep it around to talk to a small amount of family members and very little else. I have very few contacts on there and I'm not really looking to add any more. For that reason alone, I don't really need those contacts on my phone even...

All eyes in India may well be on today's BlackBerry Z10 launch which is taking place in just a few hours, but BlackBerry are also getting loved up about BBM. Over on their Facebook page, BlackBerry are offering the good people of India the chance to win dinner for two and in addition, the romantic liaison will be filmed and premiered exclusively on the Facebook page.
The contest will run...

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